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JACK KENNEDY, 4, Feb. 11, 2009, of Newtown Square, PA. following a brief battle with brain cancer. "Jack-Jack" was the cherished son of Sharon Ruddock and the much adored younger brother of Robby Ruddock. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Regina Kennedy Ruddock. He was the precious grandson of Malcolm I. Ruddock (Paula) and the beloved nephew of Lora Brecker (Andy) and Janet Murnaghan (Fran). He will be deeply and sadly missed by his cousins Gina, Maggie and Brian Brecker and Sarah, Sean and Finn Murnaghan. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service Mon. Feb. 16, 10:30 A.M. St. David's Episcopal Chapel, 763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, PA. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2004 Sproul Rd., Suite 208, Broomall, PA 19008.

McCONAGHY F.H., Ardmore

www.mcconaghyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2009.

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Jennifer Bloomfield Dougherty

April 23, 2009

Sharon - my heart goes out to you. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. E.J.

Karen Cousins-Brown

February 19, 2009

Sharon,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies, during this time, along with prayers and well wishes. May the memories of your beautiful boy sustain you. Take care,

Karen (NDA '88)

Kristin Knies

February 17, 2009

Dear Sharon,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful boy Jack. Sending you and your family my thoughts and prayers.

Kristin

Peg Hughes

February 16, 2009

Dear Sharon,

I have been praying for you and your family. This must be a tremendous burden and God, in His goodness, will give you the strength to bear Jack's passing. He is free from suffering and that should be a great relief to you. God bless you and your family

Peg Hughes (Mother of Jennifer)

Donna Condon

February 16, 2009

Sharon, I can't even imagine what you and your family are going through. I continue to pray for you and your family to find strength to get through this very difficult time.

Lisa Russo Gressen

February 16, 2009

Dear Sharon,
I was heartbroken to hear of your loss. May the many wonderful memories of Jack sustain you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lisa Russo Gressen & Family

Keri Krivitsky Bass

February 16, 2009

Sharon

I know that we have not spoken in many years, but my heart goes out to you and your family. I am sending you strength.

Jen

February 15, 2009

You don't know me, but when I saw that beautiful face of your son's in the paper I had to send my condolences. As a mother, I cannot imagine your heartache. I will be praying for your family that you may gain strength and get through this most difficult time.

Melanie, Matt, Kieran McFarlin

February 15, 2009

Sharon and Robby,

it is hard to find the right words, but we are sad about your loss. We want you to know that we keep you all in our prayers and that Jack Jack was very lucky to have such good people around him and a great mommy and brother!!!

Love, Melanie, Matt and Kieran.

Megan Daly Coates

February 15, 2009

Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I know words cannot make this time any easier for you. Please know that I am thinking of you & yours at this time.

Donna Winkler Gallego

February 15, 2009

Sharon,
I am so very saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

With sincere condolences,
Donna Winkler

annie Pulaski (ferraro)

February 14, 2009

Sharon,

I can not imagine what you must be going through right now and I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Know that he was a precious gift and will guide you always in you thoughts and heart. My heartfelt symaphathies

Jenn Tierney

February 14, 2009

Sharon
I am just so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenn Tierney (Kim's Sister)

Christina, Lauren, Dekoda, and Landen Jolicoeur-Saxon

February 13, 2009

Sharon and Robby, Words can't express what you and your family are going through right now. May Jack's Lil angel be with always, knowing that he is in God's hands now and will be looking out for you all now. I wish our boys could of played with each other, but that in time will come some day. Our spirits are lifted as Jack lifts us up in his Spirit. Love,

The Hare Family

February 13, 2009

Dear Sharon and Robby,
Jacob Hare and family would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Jenifer, Jeremy, Jacob & Emily Hare.

Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas

February 13, 2009

Sharon- I am thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Love,
Shannon Fitzpatrick Thomas
NDA 1988

Caroline (Phares) Godfrey

February 13, 2009

Sharon, I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your son. You have my deepest sympathies, and I pray that you are comforted in knowing that you will be with him again someday.

Aimee Scafaria

February 13, 2009

Sharon,
I am so sorry to hear of your unimaginable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Deb Colella

February 13, 2009

Sharon, I am so, so saddened to hear of your loss. Your son is beautiful boy and I know that your heart is aching. I hope that, in time, your memories of him wash away your sadness.

Kathy weires

February 13, 2009

Sharon,

I am so so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. What a hardship to endure, it is completely unimaginable and my heart goes out to you and your family.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Kathy Green ('88)

Kimberly McCoy (NDA '88)

February 13, 2009

Sharon, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Know in the difficult days ahead that your family will be in the thoughts and prayers of mine.

Kristine Smith

February 13, 2009

Dear Sharon,
I know we haven't seen each other since high school, I've heard of you loss from the alumnae assn. I was so sorry to hear of your tragic loss and am thinking of you and your family at this time.

Kristine Smith

Joey Sarkees

February 13, 2009

Sharon and Robby,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Martin and Joey Sarkees

John, Amy, David and Matthew Kennedy

February 13, 2009

Sharon and Robby, You are in our hearts and prayers. We love you.

Paulyne Gardner-Smith

February 13, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of great loss.

Ray Decraene

February 13, 2009

Dear Sharon and Robby,

An Angel passed your way and will watch over you both until you are once again together.

May God Bless you always.

Warm Regards,

Ray Decraene

Uncle Dave and Aunt Betty Ruddock

February 13, 2009

Our hearts go out to your whole family. Jack is and was a beautiful little boy. Your Mother, Regina, is looking out for him now.

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